I just want to give praise to the employees of the Hamilton County Assessors office in Noblesville…read more Every time I call regarding a question or issue I have with my property taxes they are very friendly and helpful. I'm a disabled veteran and I can always use the help when trying to make sense of how my property tax is determined and what is deductible. The Indiana legislature just modified how deductions are calculated for disabled veterans and honestly I was not able to discern how the modification affected me. They took the time to explain the changes and that made all the difference. I only hope someone in that office sees this review and tells the others. Your kindness and compassion makes a challenging life a little easier. Thank you.

I got that dreaded letter in the mail recently: I was being summoned for jury duty! Because I'm a…read moreresident of Hamilton County, I had to report to this particular court house. My experience being called for jury duty was fine. The people who work here are very professional and efficient. The building itself is beautiful. If you do have to serve on a jury and spend some time here, there are lots of restaurant options to choose from. I ended up being dismissed before lunch. Keep in mind that they don't allow you to park outside of the courthouse itself. There's a free parking garage a block away at which jurors are instructed to park. I would add an additional 10 minutes to your trip to find parking and walk to the courthouse. It's not far away, but there's a traffic light that takes a while. Also keep in mind: Before you enter the courthouse, you have to walk through a body scanner and empty your pockets. It's very easy but also kind of a pain, but I guess it's necessary in these strange and unpredictable times.

I purchases a computer monitor worth $100 on ebay. The seller shipped it on Jan 24 2004, provided a…read moretracking number. Today is Feb 12, and the tracking shows that it's still in-transit. It had at one point reached my hometown then it was routed back to the Indianapolis hub where it's stranded until today. I submitted an inquiry, and received an email suggesting that I submit a claim for it. Unfortunately they wanted me to provide proof of insurance, shipping documents, etc... all those are difficult to get from the ebay seller. I find the USPS completely incompetent for losing my package and now I'm having to jump through hoops to submit the claim. I will ship UPS or Fedex next time.

As crazy as it seems to review a post office, this branch deserves to be recognized! The woman…read moreworking, Olivia, went above and beyond to help me get my packages together. I feel like post offices don't have the best reputation for service, but this one breaks all stereotypes. Olivia helped me wrap up/tape up the poor job I did, explained all the differences in mailing options, and was overall extremely pleasant. This post office has a huge parking lot, was extremely clean, and the line moved at a quick pace. I would go out of my way to go back to this branch for any and all of my mail needs!

SS Prater is amazing! he is extremely knowledgeable,polite and truly cares and wants to see…read moreeveryone succeed

Great experience with recruiting sergeants did a great job with providing me the opportunity to…read moreopen new leadership skills and opening new doors in my life to be all you can be. All the sergeants treated me with respect, and learned that sometimes you have something in common with an uncommon person. These Sergeants and my Staff Sergeant M. GARCIA do a great job with getting you through the process. My experience with meps/process was a cakewalk. I recommend this Recruiting Station, because they treat you as their own.

While I will admit I tend to be one of those people who thinks going to the BMV isn't nearly as…read moreawful as we make it out to be, I'll also admit that it's really kind of the last thing I wanted to be doing early on a Saturday morning. However, in an effort to keep moving on resolving my father's estate I needed to head in and transfer a title to his vehicle. After looking up possible branches and deciding that I wasn't quite up to heading into Meadows (the closest to my house) or the Lawrence branch (also close), I decided since I needed to hit the northwest side I'd head north. I find the BMV website confusing and especially so on my phone - so, my original stop at 92nd and Meridian was a false alarm. They weren't open. So, I headed toward this branch at Lake Circle Plaza. It's a large shopping center off West 86th Street not long before you hit the St. Vincent campus. This is a full-service branch that also houses self-service options. There are a couple of accessible parking spots nearby, though I ended up parking farther down by Kroger. There's a couple glass doorways. The lobby is huge and where you'll find the self-serve kiosks. To get to full-service, you go around the self-serve area. You'll arrive at an electronic station. You push a button to get a number. I knew it was going to be a bit of a wait - I think they were in the mid-30s when I arrived. I had #74. There are quite a few seats. To be honest, while there was a bit of a wait the line actually moved pretty quickly. The stations are pretty low to the ground. I would call them for the most part wheelchair friendly. I wanted to accomplish two tasks, though I had a feeling one would not be possible as I was concerned I didn't have the right kinds of ID. As it turned out, I accomplished changing the title quite easily (if the person has died, you need a death certificate and court documents indicating you have the authority). If you plan to keep the vehicle, you'll also be looking at plates. I will be selling the vehicle. The clerk was friendly, helpful, and sympathetic to my reason for being there. I was honestly surprised how quickly things got accomplished and for a very reasonable price. As expected, I was unable to accomplish my second task. She explained what I would need - especially if I wanted the new Real ID. While employees are friendly, they are pretty consistent with the rules and there are supervisors who check work to maintain integrity. It's a little inconvenient, but I'm also a government employee and I'm fine with rules being rules. I was in and out in less than an hour. I was impressed that there was an employee floating around helping people as possible. They do have public restrooms including an accessible one. They do charge a service charge for using debit or credit cards. Overall, I was pleased. I typically use self-serve when able. However, both tasks today required an in-person appearance. While this wasn't anything dazzling, it offered good service, a decent atmosphere, and pretty organized chaos. I'd like to see the website get a little more clarity. I do like that you can now schedule appointments - as I watched, this seemed to speed up the process. This will likely be the branch I visit again once I'm able to find or get the documents needed for my additional task.

The historic Hamilton County Courthouse in Noblesville is one of the older functioning courthouses…read morein the state, dedicated in 1878. The building was designed by famous Indianapolis architect, Edwin Mays, but completed by J. C. Johnson. (Mays went on to design the Indiana Statehouse, but became paralyzed during the project and died in 1880.) The courthouse is French Second Empire and I think the French influence is evident from grand facade outside. The clocktower has been replaced due to failure of the original structure (similar to the Montgomery County Courthouse clocktower). Inside, the staff is friendly. The deputy welcomed me, told me where to find courthouse artifacts and encouraged me to peek inside the courtroom. Other staff members also asked if I needed assistance. The courthouse has undergone numerous renovations throughout the years and offices are 1990's "modern" while the halls are original. Most notable are the twin staircases with short bannisters and steps. The floors are a mix of marble and mosaic tile. Some of the original cabinetry stands in the halls. Lovely leaded glass windows crown entryways. Unlike other Indiana courthouses, there is no grand dome that can be seen from the inside. The original bench of the courtroom has been maintained, while seating was updated at some point. A plaque notes the 1925 historic conviction of Klu Klux Klan leader, D. C. Stephenson, for the brutal attack that led to the death of Madge Oberholtzer. Stephenson's conviction contributed to the demise of the Klan. A cabinet on the third floor holds interesting artifacts such as one of the original hands of the clock and photograph of the original building. Today, a tunnel runs from the basement of the courthouse to a government complex across the street. The original sheriff's house and prison sits on the Square, now housing a museum. There is limited parking around the square. The building is accessible through an entrance ramp and there is an elevator inside. I recommend visiting on a Thursday or Friday, when the Sheriff's House/Museum is opened. Around the Square are several good restaurants and antiques shops. Worth a visit, for sure.

They did an awesome job clearing the roads after these last couple of snow storms... Really fast…read moreand out there around the clock battling the weather for us. Thanks guys.

I wanted to give kudos to the department, while I was out there a few days before the first winter…read morestorm of the year. And as forecasted, it snowed all day long until just about midnight, when it finally ceased. We had to stay with relatives until it stopped and I was getting concerned because we had to drive 20 miles away and there was no room because they already had a full house if people. Well thank goodness for Dept of Public Works and the contracted snow plow trucks that cleared most of the streets, freeways and parking lots, made it safe for everyone who had no choice but to drive thru them. It was cleared pretty well and I saw them working all day and assuming throughout the night, as we drove back out due to White Castle cravings. Good job Indy!

Best volunteer experience I've had! Not only are they organized, they are efficient, and focused on…read moretheir mission to help as many people as possible. I had heard of Fletcher Place food pantry, but I didn't realize how much this location offers. Check it out: 1. Thrift store. People can come and shop around the store to score clothes, shoes, and household items for free. All clothes have been donated from the community and are sorted in the basement by volunteers. Clothing in the store is nice and any stained clothing is given to Salvation Army. Anything the Salvation Army can't use is given to a company in Canada that turns them into rags. Nothing is wasted and the thrift store staff says that their goal is for people to leave feeling better about themselves. That's why the store is so clean, organized, and friendly. 2. Preschool. There are two preschool classrooms for kids. Not only do they receive education, but teachers will pick out clothing from the thrift store for the children if they are not adequately dressed. Children then get to keep the clothes. There is also a large library that allows students to choose books from (to keep) each week. 3. Kitchen. The top floor has a large multi-purpose room that is often used for meals. Churches come in every day and donate food and cooking ability. No one is ever turned down from receiving food. An average of 120 people are fed every meal. The facility is super nice and always clean- but only with the help of volunteers. The building is also very secure and they always have plenty for volunteers to do. They also have an e-mail newsletter they send out about volunteer opportunities. *There is a big Christmas event in which you take families "shopping" throughout the building to get all necessities and Christmas presents. Very cool. They're looking for help* Check this place out if you've never been. They're doing great things!

This is where you bring donations. Don't take them to the chain donation drop off center where…read moreyour stuff is sold. Bring your clothes, blankets, shoes here, where they will be given away to people that really really need them. They also operate a free food pantry so you can bring food items for needy families. After donating a cart load of stuff, they gave me a receipt for tax purposes. On the way out I also noticed a community garden and produce stand that probably operates in the summer. My wife is a Girl Scout troop leader and they often come here to volunteer, sorting food items and helping to sort and display other donations.

Friendly & efficient postal workers at this office. Even though I live closer to a different post…read moreoffice, I always drive to the McCordsville office.

Quick and simple post office. The location is fairly small with two counters. Boxes and stamps are…read moreavailable for purchase here. Avoid the rush and go early in the mornings or during the weekday.